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Phone Scams Go High-Tech
September 8, 2023
Phone Scams Go High-Tech
By Gordon HopkinsAI (Artificial Intelligence) is being increasingly used in all manner of enterprises. Unfortunately, that includes criminal enterprises.The “grandparent…
Reminder: Jefferson County Budget Hearing
September 8, 2023
Reminder: Jefferson County Budget Hearing
Jefferson County will hold a budget hearing at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2023, followed by a special hearing…
Top Eight Competitors Announced For Round Two Of ‘Coolest Thing Made In Nebraska’ Contest
September 8, 2023
Top Eight Competitors Announced For Round Two Of ‘Coolest Thing Made In Nebraska’ Contest
The field in the second annual “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” tournament has narrowed to eight products. Round one garnered…
West Nile Virus Found in Saline County
September 8, 2023
West Nile Virus Found in Saline County
Public Health Solutions (PHS) reports that Saline County has its first positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample of the season.…
Court Denies McDonald’s Robbery Suspect’s Request for New Counsel
September 8, 2023
Court Denies McDonald’s Robbery Suspect’s Request for New Counsel
A request by one of the suspects in the robbery of the McDonald’s restaurant in Fairbury last year for new…
Warrant Issued for Seth Johnson
September 8, 2023
Warrant Issued for Seth Johnson
An arrest warrant was issued for a Fairbury man after he failed to appear for court as scheduled.Seth W. Johnson,…
Fairbury Man Gets Prison Time for Missing Court
September 8, 2023
Fairbury Man Gets Prison Time for Missing Court
A Fairbury man was sentenced to two years in prison for failing to appear for court.A warrant was issued for…
Owner Of Pioneers Inn In Gilead Hopes To Reopen
September 5, 2023
Owner Of Pioneers Inn In Gilead Hopes To Reopen
By Gordon HopkinsA local, family-owned eatery and long-time landmark in Gilead is struggling to recover after a storm nearly put…
Water Sourcing Committee Looks To Get Crystal Springs Well Back Online
September 5, 2023
Water Sourcing Committee Looks To Get Crystal Springs Well Back Online
By Gordon HopkinsFairbury’s Water Sourcing Committee met Wednesday, August 30, 2023, to discuss problems with the Crystal Springs well, which…
Galen Napier Is September Veteran Of The Month
September 5, 2023
Galen Napier Is September Veteran Of The Month
Galen Napier was honored as Jefferson County’s Veteran of the Month on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was also presented…